Why Link to the SLC?
The SLC is Now the Leading Sailing License for North Americans For Those Who Want to Travel to the Mediterranean and Other Locations Requiring a Sailing License
Due to the inaccessibility for Americans to gain an ICC, the SLC is now the license of choice for North Americans.
Why is the SLC Now so Popular?
For experienced clients with an acceptable resume of experience, gaining the SLC is a simple process where most of it can be done online. Offline, a client must perform a 6-hour on-the-water sailing skills check-out as part of the license-gaining criteria.
Thus gaining the SLC license is a simple and inexpensive process (for skilled and knowledgeable sailors). When clients understand this, they opt for this simple route and thus are more likely to go to the Mediterranean.
Acceptance and Authority
- Line Item 40a on the Croatian Ministry list
- Accepted as an Official “License of the Home Country” where certain Med country laws are written as such
- Port authority tested throughout the Med. Every SLC holder has been given clear passage.
- The United States Coast Guard and NASBLA (the official licensing government entity for the USA) both recognize NauticEd as an official Sailing Education Body.
European Charter Companies Take Note: You Can Book More North American Clients
By simply letting North American clients know that you accept the SLC as an official sailing license you can attract and book more clients.
On your website we suggest adding “Licensing: To sail in (our country), you will need a sailing license and a resume showing appropriate experience. We accept the ICC and the SLC.”
Here’s why adding this statement to your website is beneficial:
Expand Your Market Reach
- Global Recognition
- NauticEd SLC is respected worldwide for its rigorous standards.
- Attract American and Canadian Sailors
- Opens doors to a vast number of qualified North American sailors.
Increase Bookings and Revenue
- Remove Booking Barriers
- Easier for North American sailors to book with your company.
Enhance Your Company’s Credibility
- Align with High Standards
- NauticEd ensures well-trained and competent sailors which protects your fleet
- Professional Trust
- Strengthens your reputation as a trusted charter provider.
Provide a Competitive Edge
- Stand Out
- SLC Clients are looking to see who accepts their license. If you don’t say it – they move on.
Embrace this opportunity to stand out in the competitive yacht charter market and become a preferred choice for American sailors in the Mediterranean.
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Benefits of the SLC
- Easy to Obtain: Streamlined process for acquiring the SLC for experienced clients
- Widely Accepted: Recognized by charter companies, port authorities, and countries
- Inexpensive to Obtain: Cost of online courses – $175. Cost of 1-day assessment by an instructor: dependent on boat location and type of boat. Assessors usually charge around $150 per hour. License fee cost – $95.
- Can be Gained Relatively Quickly: About 30-40 hours of theory work – less if you jump to the tests if you are already extremely knowledgeable. 6-hour on-the-water skill assessment.
- Ensures Competence with High Standards:
- The holder has 50 days minimum of sailing experience (25 of which as master of the vessel and 25 of which on a vessel greater than 28 ft (8.5m)).
- Has completed an on-the-water skills assessment following the American National Standards as prescribed by the USCG.
- Has completed approximately 30-40 hours of sailing, navigation, and chartering theory knowledge study and tests
“NauticEd’s SLC made chartering a yacht in Croatia seamless and stress-free.” – Joe and Amy S.
To learn more about the SLC go here
